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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
There are only a handful of players who can survive temperamental eruptions and win matches, seemingly using that eruption to clear the brain and create a hinge moment.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The pursuit takes Bond across the world, from Slovakia to the dangerous black market of Aleph, ruled by the temperamental Bawma (Lenny Kravitz).
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Naturally, reports of Crowe’s temperamental nature have dwindled over the last 10 years.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The pursuit takes Bond across the world, from Slovakia to the dangerous black market of Aleph, ruled by the temperamental Bawma (Lenny Kravitz).
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Naturally, reports of Crowe’s temperamental nature have dwindled over the last 10 years.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
One key to Bad Mary’s persistence in the American mind can be found in the temperamental polarity that first drew Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln to each other.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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The lighting is dim and moody, glowing paper lanterns cast a red glow over the space, and there’s Vietnamese pop music playing over the speakers.—
Mark DeJoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Mario Tama | Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Mickey Todiwala Leaving software engineering wasn't an impulsive decision.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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What moved me most in The Testaments was its cast of teenage girls — the Plums seemed to be sparkling, creative, impulsive, curious, deeply loyal, and ready to question the world around them.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The two men emerged from a crowded field of candidates in the most unpredictable governor’s race in more than a quarter of a century.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As the front moves into very warm, unstable air, some storms could turn severe.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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More growth funded by unstable cash flow can create pressure that does not show up immediately.—
Michael Shribman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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